PRESS CONFERENCE

"Although Sudan remains a sponsor
Of terrorism," says Ms. Rice;
And though the genocide there haunts her,
She says that "It's not in the dice
To hold their government accountable
Because the odds are insurmountable;
And even if we were to act
Who wants a barren wasteless tract
Of desert land? Where's the attraction?
Okay, they're killing moms and kids;
But foreign policy forbids
A military counteraction;
And even if some kids are flayed
This helps their lampshade export trade."